Sportsbook for Wash. St. residents

HedgeHog · 01-20-11, 01:34 PM

How close are you to the Northern border?

rmm_2bet · 01-20-11, 01:39 PM

I'm actually on the South side of the state in Vancouver. We border with Portland, OR.

cloudagh · 01-20-11, 04:14 PM

I am just thinking that many reputable books will take your action and not be worried about a ruling by Washington State. I doubt many of their ownership plan on vacationing there anytime soon. Would just shoot an email to all the rest of top books A to B and see who gets back to you.

rmm_2bet · 01-20-11, 04:55 PM

I just heard back from bodog and they said no problem, they would take my money. Anyone have a problem with them?

HedgeHog · 01-20-11, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by rmm_2bet

I just heard back from bodog and they said no problem, they would take my money. Anyone have a problem with them?

Very safe, but not many betting options IMO. Have you considered 5-Dimes?

rmm_2bet · 01-20-11, 05:40 PM

I haven't tried 5dimes but will send them an email. Thanks

HedgeHog · 01-20-11, 05:43 PM

With 5D you'll get reduced juice (105 lines) and tons of prop. Great for bettors that play $500 or less.

PS Pass on any bonus if you want reduced juice.

TomG · 01-20-11, 05:44 PM

Many books are now scared of Washington State. It's not because it's illegal to operate in Washington State. It's illegal for an offshore bookmaker to accept wagers from any state. Washington State is unique in that it criminalizes the act of an individual placing a wager. Thus, the Federal Department of Justice has much broader ability to investigate and enforce anti-internet gambling laws. The DOJ is using Washington State as a base camp on a war against internet gambling. Books rightfully fear having their cash processing operations busted as a result of offering services to Washington State residents. It's not worth it for them to risk losing processing ability to the 49 other states in order to service just 1 state.

scott235 · 01-20-11, 06:24 PM

VPN and a drop box, just make sure that the book knows...they'll work with you

bilken · 01-20-11, 08:13 PM

The Greek or Bet jamaica +A books that will take your bets

jackkkk2009 · 01-20-11, 11:01 PM

I think betusa will take your wagers too.

Kaabee · 01-21-11, 12:01 AM

hopefully 5dimes sticks around for awhile

DukeJohn · 01-21-11, 12:06 AM

Originally posted by rmm_2bet

I'm new to sports betting and want to set up with a Sportsbook. I signed up last night with Diamond and went to login today and was told to call customer service.

When I called they said they cannot support Washington State residents. I know my state has on online gambling law but they only changed it to match federal law.

Does anyone know of a sportsbook I can join that will take Wa. St. residents?

Thanks,

Roger

Washington and Kentucky are the two worst states right now and online operators are starting to avoid customers from those states. Of course New Jersey is paving the way for States rights as they passed legislation that legalizes and regulates online gambling.

Washington has some of the harshest penalties for online gambling. In many states it is perfectly legal to gamble online.

Best of Luck,

minet123 · 01-21-11, 12:07 AM

Just send emails out to the top books they will work with you

mtneer1212 · 01-21-11, 12:11 AM

Watch for many other books to drop Washington. It is a very dangerous trend for the US contingent.

BigOrangeTitans · 01-21-11, 03:13 AM

i like playing a betroyal and im from wash st

bigugly · 01-21-11, 03:50 AM

Operate out of Oregon.

chase hardy · 01-21-11, 12:22 PM

There will be some book that will take your action. Might want to find a local